Despite 2018 being what some in the Badgers’ program may consider a “down” season, Taiwan Deal made the absolute most of his opportunity. Deal came to Wisconsin with a bit of hype stemming from his prep career. The 2013 Gatorade Maryland high school player of the year was a star at powerhouse DeMatha Catholic, and he came to Madison with big expectation placed upon him.
Things started well for the powerful runner, rushing for 503 yards and six touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. After an injury-hampered season in 2016, he missed 2017 entirely due to injuries.